When you discover the stain, promptly taking action will give you the best results.
But should you use hot or cold water to treat the stain?
The safest action is to use cold water because it won’t harm fabrics or set in stains.
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However, there are times when hot water is a better choice.
Learn more about removing stains and washing stained clothing in cold or hot water.
Should You Use Hot or Cold Water for Stains?
However, always read clothing care labels before taking action.
Never wash a garment in water that’s hotter than the care label recommends.
Hot water can cause fabrics to shrink and release dye.
Stick with warm water to wash stained garments if that’s best for the fabric.
Letting it work for 10 to 15 minutes to begin breaking apart the stain.
Wash the garment in the water temperature recommended on the care label.
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Tips
Always inspect wet laundry before tossing it into the dryer.
If a stain is still evident, do not place the garment in the dryer.
The heat of the dryer makes the stain harder to remove or permanent.
